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Biography

Sol Knopf is a singer/songwriter from Smyrna,DE with a soulful voice and a passion for writing music. His songwriting influences include Jimmy Webb, John Hiatt, Don Henley, Doug James, Mike Reid, Tony Arata and many, many more...His music is an adult contemporary blend of Rock, Pop and Americana.

Sol started performing full time at the age of 20 and worked with numerous groups. In 1990 he flirted with a short but exciting record contract with Atlantic Records while playing guitar with regionally popular Mike Hines and The Look. Sol has appeared on TNN and has sung for countless events in the northeast part of the country.

Most of the time Sol performes solo. Sol has developed his songwriting with the help of his friend and mentor Doug James (best known for co-writing "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" with Michael Bolton BMI song of the year 1991).

CD Review by Emmy Award winning TV Producer Bette Hanson

'Patience & Time' combines straightforward lyrics and rich melodies, immersed in the quiet confidence of an emerging artist pursuing his life's passion. Sol Knopf creates a style all his own with real life experiences wrapped in elements of country, soul, pop and rock.

The Knopf style is represented by his gift for knowing when and how to use strong, varied rhythms and inventive structures. His focus is evident in everything from complex arrangements to simple melodies in a range of original songs demonstrating his seasoned talent as a producer, musician, singer and songwriter. The compositions themselves paint musical tales of the arc of human experience filled with inspiration (Good Love Takes Time), satire (Chocolate Song), heartfelt emotion (Searching For You, You Were The One), and joy (Wrapped Around My Heart); as much as of a life tainted by struggle, sorrow and disappointment (Midnight Ride, Where Have You Been & Dancin' With The Bottle).

You Were the One is a standout capturing the essence of 'youthful love lost' with masterful artistry in its sheer simplicity. Here, less IS more as Sol's voice acts as a separate instrument, communicating the honesty and vulnerability in lyrics like "wanting you so bad and knowing I'll never get you back" complimented by the strength of a plaintive and pleading piano melody.

Overall, it's a compelling glimpse into the evolution of an artist who's uniquely his own. I for one can't wait to see what he does next.

Bette Hanson Executive Producer CBS 3/CW Philly 57

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Searching For You

Written By: Sol Knopf

If I could make one wish I’d wish that you still loved meI’d wish I had been the man that you wanted me to beBut I gave you everything that I hadAnd still ended up with a good love gone badNow here I am in search of anotherIn search of another

But I’ll be searching for you in every woman seeSearching for you ‘till eternityFor someone with your eyesThe kind that hypnotize and sparkle so blueBut tell me how can I find someone elseIf I’m searching for you?

I’ve heard it said beforeThere’s someone for everyoneBut what do you do if your someone’s been taken?Don’t tell me ‘bout all those fish in the seaTell me there’s someone like you left for meAnd if there is, you know where I’ll beYou know where I’ll be….

I’ll be searching for you in every woman I seeSearching for the you that you used to beWhen your smile was so bright,Same shine, different light,And your heart was still true.But tell me how can I find someone elseIf I’m searching for you?

I’ve been searching for you in every woman I seeSearching for you but now it’s clear to meThat it’s time to let go ‘cause I’ll just never know if another will doSo I’ll say goodbye to the love that we knewHello to a change overdue‘Cause I’ll surely never find anyone elseIf I’m searching for you.

Where Have You Been?

Written By: Sol Knopf

Where Have You Been ? Words & Music by: Sol Knopf c 2007

Where have you been all my lifeWhen I was cold and needed arms to hold me tightTo keep me warm to make things rightWhen life went wrong

Where have you been all my lifeWhen I struggled just to make it through the nightWithout touch…without love…without you.

Misty mornings came and went without youA lifetime’s come and gone without you hereBut like a precious gift from heaven sent to save meYou came into my life and made things clearBut where have you been? Where have you been?

The Chocolate Song

Written By: Sol Knopf

The Chocolate Songc2007 Words & Music by Sol Knopf

“Step away from the table” he heard the voice sayWith his feet on the ground he began to prayThought he heard a gun cock …wondered if this was itNever thought his precious day would be ending like this.

And as he saw his whole life flash before his eyesA hard luck story with a tragic demiseHow did it ever spiral into this mess?Would the obituary say anything to impress?

So take your hands out of your pockets and move ‘em slowWhat your holdin’ just you drop it … don’t you knowThat I mean business with what I sayOr with your life you’re gonna pay

In the background the TV was blastin the newsKeep your eyes on the lookout a devil’s on the looseBut the voice in his ear sounded somewhat the sameAs the woman who he married and her name was Jane.

But the tone was kinda low and it sounded possessedLike a wolf on a mission…but wearin’ a dressAfraid to turn and look his killer in the eyeHe squeezed his eyes shut and prepared to die!

So take your hands out of your pockets and move ‘em slowWhat your holdin’ just you drop thought I told you so….But I guess that you forgot it….DON’T EVER MESS WITH A WOMAN’S CHOCOLATE!

So take your hands out of your pockets and move ‘em slowDon’t you mess with a woman’s chocolateThought I told you soBut I guess that you forgot it BabeDON’T EVER MESS WITH A WOMAN’S CHOCOLATE!

Midnight Ride

Written By: Sol Knopf & Greg Gantzer

Midnight RideC2007 Sol Knopf & Greg Gantzer

He’s got his foot on you with the pedal to the metalLayin’ off the clutch so you’re gonna have to settleWith his hands on you like a steering wheelDrivin’ so fast gonna make you squeal

And you don’t even know that he’s really bound to go

On a midnight ride… to nowhere… he’s goin’ nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride…to nowhere…he’s goin nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride.

Well it’s a road you’ve traveled many times beforeYou’re just a poor old sucker comin’ back for moreA junkyard Jenny in a passenger seatAnd you’re runnin outa gas baby ain’t that sweet…

And you may think you’re boldBut it’s going to get cold

On a midnight ride… to nowhere… he’s goin’ nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride…to nowhere…he’s goin nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride.

Well you heard your Momma’s voiceBut you had to make your own choiceNow your feelin’ like fool far from homeOn a midnight ride

Now there’s a light up ahead and it’s shinin’ on youIt’s like a ray of reason…what you gonna do?You get control of this car and pull it off the trackPut your feet on the black top and never look back

And as he’s screamin’ out your nameYou know you’ll never go again

On a midnight ride… to nowhere… he’s goin’ nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride…to nowhere…he’s goin nowhereTakin’ you on a midnight ride.

Dancing With The Bottle

Written By: Craig Stonesifer & Sol Knopf

Dancing with the BottleBy: Craig Stonesifer and Sol Knopf c 2007

Our favorite song was playing on the jukeboxThe one we danced to down the lineWe used to groove so close togetherBut since she’s gone I guess I’ll have to keep time

ChorusDancin’ Dancin’ with the bottleI’m two stepping with her memory tonightAnd it’s a lonely dance for a broken hearted manIt’s a lift of the glass that doesn’t take a steady handYeah I’m dancin’ dancin’ with the bottle

Now every man should knowThe simple twist of the wrist and the elbowBecause when things get to be the worstI’ll tell ya Mister you can work up a hell of a thirst

ChorusSo I’m dancin’ dancin’ with the bottleA slow fandango under a neon lightI’m a winnin’ waltzer who’s tired of this slow danceI need to call her if I’m gonna stand half a chanceBut I can’t stop dancin’ dancin’ with the bottle

After all the times we’ve danced togetherI can’t believe we’ll never get the steps right.

ChorusSo I’m dancin’ dancin’ with the bottleYeah I’m shufflin’ and my next partners on iceI’ll be doing the same thing tomorrowIf my call falls on deaf ears tonightI’ll be dancin’ dancin’ with the bottle.

Good Love Takes Time

Written By: Sol Knopf

Good Love Takes TimeWords & Music by: Sol Knopf c2007

I believe in destinyWith a little help from you and meAnd that patience is the keyTo unlock the door to love’s longevity

How do lover’s stay in love foreverAt a time when people break up every day?

I’m tellin’ you Good love takes timeGood love’s like a fine wineLife ain’t no race to see who winsIt’s no chase to the finish lineAnd good love takes time

Sometimes fights will get you downSometimes love just can’t be foundWhen stubborn hearts are all aroundThere just ain’t no middle ground

But what I’ve found is every day’s a new dayTo make life better than before

I’m tellin’ you Good love takes timeGood love’s like a fine wineLife ain’t no race to see who winsIt’s no chase to the finish lineAnd good love takes time

Now I ain’t sayin’ that you should never quitNo…no….there’s plenty reasons to do thatBut just be sure before you give up too quickThat you’ve done all that you can doTo be among the precious fewWho keep it goin’ when the storm is through

You Were The One

Written By: Sol Knopf

You Were The Onec2007 Words and Music by Sol Knopf

Somewhere tonight our love has lost its wayAnd I am the one who’s left alone.Somehow I knewThings would come down to you.You were the one, you were the one.

I gave you my heart but time has taken it’s toll.All those years was it true love?I wish I knew what was going on inside of you.You were the one, you were the one.

Lost through the windowOf a stormy lullabyeWanting you so badAnd knowing I’ll never get you back

I want you to knowThat I will always love youThere’s a place in my soul that’s truly yoursI wish I knew if you felt the same way tooYou were the one, You were the one

Wrapped Around My Heart

Written By: Sol Knopf

Wrapped Around My Heartc2007 Words and Music by Sol Knopf

I’m in a brand new worldSince this gorgeous girlTook a hold on meAnd now she’s all I need

It’s like a vine that windsThrough the essence of my soulAnd it feeds on my desireConsumes me as it growsShe’s wrapped around my heartGot control of meAnd I never wanna be set freeCause she takes me to a place I’ve never been before

She’s wrapped around my heartShe’s got a hold on me.

It’s got so I can’t seeThe forest for the treesBut I don’t really careAnd I don’t even dare

Like a vine that windsThrough the essence of my soulAnd it feeds on my desireConsumes me as it growsShe’s wrapped around my heartGot control of meAnd I never wanna be set freeCause she takes me to a place I’ve never been before

She’s wrapped around my heartShe’s got a hold on meShe’s wrapped around my heartShe’s in control….

Love is What You Make It

Written By: Sol Knopf & Dave Simmons

Love is What You Make Itc 2007 Sol Knopf and Dave Simmons

She’s afraid that you will hurt her to the core.Just like the last one did and the one that did before.She’s been put down, beat down ‘till her heart is insecure.And you’re bound for a turn around …baby that’s for sure.

Do you know who you are?Do you know what you want?

Love is what you make it.It’s a reflection of you.Love is what you give it.And it’s coming on through.Love is what you make it.

In order to love someone you’ve got to love yourself.But how do you love yourself when you really just can’t tellWhat’s good for you, what’s bad….with or without help.Being blind inside is like a victim’s hell.